Montrealers Are Already Flocking To Terrasses & It Feels So Good (PHOTOS)

By around noon on May 28, Montrealers were already flocking to newly opened restaurant and cafe terrasses downtown. 

Photos show Rue Ste-Catherine and Boulevard Saint-Laurent coming back to life again after a long COVID-19-induced hibernation period. 

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Slightly chilly 10-degree weather did not stop patio goers who simply sported a light coat, hat or sweater. 

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Clear skies and sunshine also certainly didn't hurt as Montrealers enjoyed their first restaurant dining experience in several months. 

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A sign at Dirty Dogs reads, "Open Welcome Back!" 

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Some downtown terrasses were not yet open, but many of the ones that were open had people on them — and some were even beginning to fill up.

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The weather is expected to reach a high of 13 degrees and be mainly sunny all day.

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